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1979: Construction
Stadium construction began in June 1979.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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1980: Opening
Fresno State began playing here in 1980.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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1981: Full season
The first full season in the new home began in 1981.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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1991: Expansion
A two-phase expansion began in 1991.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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1992: Suites
The expansion’s sky suites were completed before the 1992 season.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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2011: Artificial turf
FieldTurf replaced natural grass in summer 2011.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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2022: New name
The venue became Valley Children’s Stadium on July 13, 2022.
Checked 2026-10-26 · Sources: Fresno State History — official source
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